Why is energy important in Tonga?

As an island nation, energy is a critical input to the wellbeing and economy of the country,underpinning its trade, transport and services. Tonga’s Sustainable Development Goal 7 Road Map highlights that good progress has been made on many of the targets of SDG7.

Why is the Kingdom of Tonga developing its energy sector?

The Kingdom of Tonga has been working to develop its energy sector in line with the targets set out in SDG7. As an island nation, energy is a critical input to the wellbeing and economy of the country, underpinning its trade, transport and services.

How will Tonga achieve universal access to electricity?

In the scenario, universal access to electricity is achieved by 2020, based on current plans. Universal access to clean cooking fuels and technologies is achieved by 2030, by implementing an LPG cooking stove programme in Tonga. Renewable energy targets of 50 per cent by 2021 and 70 per cent by 2030 in electric power generation are achieved.

How much energy is saved by transport electrification in Tonga?

Electrification of 100 per cent of new passenger cars sold in Tonga by 2030; Electrification of 100 per cent of the bus fleet by 2030; Electrification of 100 per cent of the taxi fleet by 2030. The total energy saving of the transport electrification measures in 2030, relative to the SDG scenario, is1,815 TOE.

Can Tonga raise its energy eciency ambition beyond SDG 7?

There are ample of opportunities for Tonga to raise its ambition beyond the SDG 7 energy eciency target. The benefits of increasing energy eciency gains are multi-fold. Substantial electrical energy savings reduce the need for investment in power infrastructure.

Which energy transition pathway is best for Tonga?

The scenario recommendation suggests that the ambitiousdecarbonization of Tonga’s power sector scenario is the highest-ranked energy transition pathway for Tonga. The following presents several policy recommendations to aid Tonga in raising its ambitions beyond the SDG and NDC targets.